BELLA NONNA PIZZERIA
280 SILVERADO ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-508-9370
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Purple, blue and green cutting board at prep area. Fryer baskets
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow liquid on dish rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by pizza make station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets by pizza station. Dish drying rack
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior by pizza station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by pizza station.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary 0 ppm. Operator replaced. Rechecked 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red, purple and green cutting boards in the kitchen Fryer baskets Can opener soiled.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer in back storage area. Ice machine in back storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner next to prep table in the kitchen.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers and freezers in back dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in back kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the corner next to prep table in the kitchen. Wall in back dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in back storage area. Operator cleaned
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -gallon bleach stored on ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head -red, blue, green cutting boards
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on make line.
Light not functioning. - light in hoods
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer - exterior of ice machine - exterior of pizza oven
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers and freezer.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spay bottle of cleaner hanging on drying rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric mixer - purple and green cutting boards
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of yellow liquid stored in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Light not functioning.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cooler in back.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all freezers and cold holding units in back area - gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reaching coolers in kitchen area. - all cooler and freezers in back area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powered substance stored in Large clear container in back area, and dry storage shelf.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken stored over raw ground beef
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spay bottle of cleaner hanging on drying rack.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric mixer - purple and green cutting boards
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of yellow liquid stored in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Light not functioning.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cooler in back.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all freezers and cold holding units in back area - gaskets on reach-in coolers in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reaching coolers in kitchen area. - all cooler and freezers in back area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powered substance stored in Large clear container in back area, and dry storage shelf.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on utensil rack next to 3 compartment sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - electric slicer
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in back area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on utensil rack next to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - kitchen area
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Pizza peel stored directly on pizza oven
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Handle missing at plumbing fixture. -handsink in back area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cold holding unit in back area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in back area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all freezers and cold holding units in back area - exterior of ice machine - exterior of mixer - exterior of pizza oven
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all freezers and cold holding units in back area
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored on cold holding unit in back area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose Bibb outside back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Mixer head - interior of fryers and baskets
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in back prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in back prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in back prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Main kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. - hand sink missing handles in back prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in main kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door cooler in back area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of mixer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour, sugar in back prep Area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.